Executive transitions are inevitable in organizations but they are often very challenging. Does your organization have a succession plan? Here is a brief presentation on how to ensure a successful transition in your agency.

1. Succession
Planning
The Next Generation of
Leaders

2. SUCCESSION = INEVITABLE
SUCCESSION ≠ EASY
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR:
Pushed Out
Lame Duck
Blindsided
BOARD:
Leaving
No Urgency
Only If Needed

3. TRANSITIONS
EMERGEN
CY
Health
Accident
Relocation
Termination
PLANNED
Mission
Centered
Strategic

4. TRANSITION PERIODS
SUCCESSFUL
TRANSITION
•Mission Focused
•Board Invested
•Honest
Assessment
•Strengthening
GOOD
BEGINNING
•Clear Plan
•Stated
Expectations
•Outside Support
GOOD END
•Knowing When
•Being Ready
•All Engaged

5. TRANSITION PLAN
1. Board Transition
Committee
2. Interim Staff Leadership
3. Organizational
Assessment
4. Communication Plan
5. Rush Ahead Slowly

6. Jack Bovaird
becky davis
www.bovairdandassociates.com